This past June, it was announced that George Lucas’ Lucas Museum of Narrative Art would find a home in Chicago. The museum should further drive tourism to the city, especially considering its proposed 2018 opening will be during the release of the next slate of Star Wars films. Beyond that, it’ll serve as another museum along […]
Chicago Wins Bid for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
While the city of Chicago is politically known for taking few steps forward and plenty more back, it has triumphantly taken a leap ahead in the world of arts and entertainment. Back in April, we mentioned the possibility of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art electing Chicago to serve as the museum’s home base. Now, two […]
George Lucas’ Lucas Cultural Arts Museum Might Come to Chicago
Say what you will about Rahm Emanuel’s questionable tactics and style of shaping Chicago, but one thing is clear: the man has big plans for Chicago as an arts and entertainment destination. I don’t want to get too into politics here, but Emanuel has shown that he’s focused on heightening Chicago’s scope as a city […]